{"id":15512,"date":"2025-03-25T13:23:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T19:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agile-ed.com\/?p=15512"},"modified":"2025-04-08T09:44:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T15:44:56","slug":"navigating-change-an-funding-for-public-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agile-ed.com\/resources\/navigating-change-an-funding-for-public-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Change and Funding for Public Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The potential closure of the U.S. Department of Education presents a complex landscape of advantages and disadvantages that could significantly impact students, educators, and the educational system as a whole. Looking at it from both sides, here are some potential pros and cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Educator Perspective: Navigating Change an Funding for Public Education\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1069328890?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased State Control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduction in Bureaucracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential for Innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost Savings<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.1\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\">Loss of Federal Funding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\">Weakened Civil Rights Protections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\">Disruption of Student Loan Programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\">Impact on Special Education Services<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the big questions is funding, and rightly so. Students, teachers, and public funding are the cornerstone of public education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public school funding comes primarily from local and state governments, while the federal government provides about 8% of local school funds. Most federal funding for public schools comes from the Child Nutrition Act, Title I, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some states provide more funding for public K-12 schools than others.&nbsp;In five states, two-thirds or more of funding comes from state revenue raised through various taxes, and each state has unique formulas for allocating funds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At least 35 states ensure a base funding level per student, with local revenue mainly from property taxes, which account for about 81% of local school funding.&nbsp;Other revenue sources include fees and donations.&nbsp;Did you know property taxes contribute over 30% to school funding in 29 states?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schools often secure additional funding through various grants, partnerships, and innovative strategies to enhance educational programs.&nbsp;If the 8% of federal funds were to disappear, besides the state and local funding they receive, here are some options for public schools to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.7\">Grants for technology and development and private grants from foundations support education initiatives.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.7\">Partnerships: Collaborating with local businesses and higher education institutions can provide financial support, resources, and expertise.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.7\">Fundraising: Community events and alumni donations effectively raise school funds.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.7\">Leveraging Technology: EdTech solutions and online learning can streamline operations, reduce costs, and attract additional revenue. More importantly, they can provide students with access to a broader range of educational resources and opportunities, potentially enhancing the quality of education.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.7\">Optimizing Budgets: Cost-saving audits, contract renegotiating, and service sharing with neighboring districts can reduce expenses.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.7\">New Revenue Streams: Renting facilities and exploring advertising opportunities can create additional school income.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We are certainly in uncharted waters. However, through preparation and strategy, schools can and will improve funding and resources to enhance student education. Why? Because a passionate educator will always find a way to help their students succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/agile-ed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8873\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9146757679180887;width:219px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agile-ed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image.jpeg 702w, https:\/\/agile-ed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-275x300.jpeg 275w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\"><strong>Written By: Meredith Biesinger<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\"><strong>Professional Writer\/ Education Specialist<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">Meredith Biesinger is a licensed dyslexia therapist in Mississippi, in addition to being an experienced classroom teacher and K-12 administrator. Meredith also works as a consultant, where she bridges the bridge the gap between K-12 school districts and ed-tech organizations. With a passion for literacy, she is also a professional writer and syndicated author. With a M.Ed in Educational Leadership and a B.S. in English Education and Creative Writing, she has had rich and diverse opportunities to teach students and education professionals in different parts of the country as well as overseas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interested in learning more about the education market, or looking to contribute?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/agile-ed.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">We want to hear from you!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The potential closure of the U.S. Department of Education presents a complex landscape of advantages and disadvantages that could significantly impact students, educators, and the educational system as a whole. Looking at it from both sides, here are some potential pros and cons. Pros Cons One of the big questions is funding, and rightly so. 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